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Yardbird

4.5 1,657 reviews Closed Winsome House, 154-158 Wing Lok Street G/F, Shops A and B, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

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Yardbird is a yakitori restaurant located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, known for its focused approach to Japanese-style grilled chicken skewers. The menu offers a variety of creative dishes including sweet corn tempura, ume thigh duck meatballs, Scotch eggs, clam yakisoba, and chicken skin egg rice. The atmosphere is lively and often bustling, with a soundtrack of upbeat music that complements the energetic dining environment. The space encourages social dining with communal seating and a casual, vibrant vibe. Attention to detail in the preparation and flavor of each skewer stands out, highlighting traditional Japanese techniques alongside inventive menu items that appeal to a broad audience. Yardbird also features a selection of cocktails that align with the bold flavors of the food. Its location in a distinctive setting blends urban energy with a focus on quality and craftsmanship, making it a notable spot for those seeking authentic but approachable yakitori in the city.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Yardbird before visiting.

Reviews for Yardbird

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1,657 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 1,657 reviews

Yardbird is widely recognized for its consistently well-prepared yakitori skewers, featuring both traditional and inventive chicken cuts that appeal to a diverse clientele. Reviewers frequently praise the restaurant’s lively and vibrant atmosphere, noting its energetic vibe accentuated by upbeat music and attentive, friendly service that enhances the overall dining experience. The menu variety, including unique items like chicken oysters and specialty sides, receives frequent commendation for flavor and quality. While the bustling environment contributes to a dynamic setting, several patrons mention the high noise levels as a drawback, suggesting noise-reduction measures could improve comfort. Additionally, the promptness of food service amidst busy periods is often highlighted positively. Overall, Yardbird is celebrated for its engaging ambiance, robust flavors, and welcoming staff, making it a favored spot in Hong Kong for yakitori enthusiasts seeking both authenticity and creative twists.

Cassidy McDonald
Mar 27, 2026

The team noticed I was dining alone and took extra to make sure I was enjoying my time. The oyster, breast skin and meatball were all incredible and finished off with the Korean cauliflower. Can't stress enough how lovely the team were; absolute homerun.

Mark Hayes
Mar 25, 2026

Great spot to try some non-traditional chicken food types on skewers yakitori style. When i say non-traditional i refer to how us Westerners usually consume yardbird . We really enjoyed the food snd the help from our server. We really enjoyed the corn balls and highly recommend these!

Michael Chan
Mar 04, 2026

Yardbird is loud and can be extremely busy, but my family loves the vibe, the music, the staff, and the yakitori is uniformly prepared well every time we have been, the cocktails are great, and despite how busy they are, the food courses come out relatively fast. Our favorites this week were the squid salad (so good we ordered another), the meatball, and the maitake mushroom, though I would say we loved every single dish. It is pretty expensive for what you get, but we think it’s well worth it and Yardbird is a restaurant we will visit on every trip to Hong Kong. I think it deserves its Michelin star and I always recommend Yardbird to people visiting Hong Kong.

Chris Papa
Mar 02, 2026

We've had some great Yakitori before in Japan (a place called Wayiba in Kyoto) but Yardbird was one of the greatest places outside of this, every skewer was cooked perfectly and flavour was delicious. Chicken oysters was a highlight along with chicken and tail and bicep

Ryan F.
Feb 21, 2026

Amazing food and good service. My favorite restaurant yet in HK. I thought the prices were reasonable as well. The only negative is that it was so noisy in there. They need to invest into noise panels to help reduce the noise.

Janice T
Feb 20, 2026

Didn’t know that chicken could taste these good - though more on the pricy end. Yakitoris were cooked perfectly! Surprisingly our favorite was the rice menus.

Anchit Kher
Feb 10, 2026

Great food - the main is skewers and you can basically order any part of the chicken (including parts you wouldn’t think). I’m not overly adventurous but it paid off in this instance. My favourites in order: - Meatball - Bicep - Neck - Heart - Wing - Skin - Miso breast Also had the KFC (cauliflower) and it’s yummy! Highly recommend - you can pick full (8 pieces) or half (4) portion. My main gripe is they don’t serve free tap water - instead had to pay HKD 32 (but at least you get free flow water for that amount).

ece oztunc
Jan 18, 2026

Great food, great staff, wonderful merchandise (Tshirts), but very very noisy atmosphere. It is impossible to talk, you have to shout at each other :) And please why is it SO COLD…

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Quick info

Address
Winsome House, 154-158 Wing Lok Street G/F, Shops A and B, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Price range
$500+
Category
Yakitori restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday 06:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday 06:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Thursday 06:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Friday 06:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday 06:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed

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